"Co-worker" equivalent for "volunteer"?

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Question: What is a term that can be used to describe someone who volunteers with you? Is "co-volunteer" an accepted term?
Elaboration: This question was brought to my attention when writing down references for a job application. The field, "relationship to reference," made me realize that I didn't know of and couldn't find a term that is similar to a "worker's co-worker." Since I couldn't find validation for the term "co-volunteer," I needed to ask this question.
Note: If this is a duplicate or posted in the wrong place, please point me in the right direction. I was unable to find this anywhere.

user307254 · Answer

I would use
WORKMATE -
"A person with whom one works".

Wade B · Answer

I volunteered at the library in the local studies centre. There were quite a few volunteers who worked various short periods alongside paid staff. It became necessary to refer to volunteer colleagues to distinguish from staff colleagues. As far as the public were concerned, we were all staff and, other than different coloured lanyards, would not know the difference.

Answered by Wade B on September 5, 2021

"Co-worker" equivalent for "volunteer"?

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